Tuesday, September 02, 2008

"For a girl who had a home and dear family to leave them to get along without her as best they could, and go away for a fuller freedom, and a selfish life of her own, seemed to Jane nothing short of contemptible."

Yes, it is *such* a different way. And not altogether bad. I'm reaping the surprise benefits of a 'child' (aka younger sister) returning home for now: someone to play with the baby, wash dishes and help around the house. She's reaping benefits, too: learning how to run a household. (When she's not working, that is!)

I wanted to tell you how much I enjoy your thoughts, quotes and lovely photos. Your Daisy is a gem. Your entire family is lovely and I appreciate the peacefulness that oozes from your blog. Delightful every visit!

What a wonderful quotation - and what a responsibility to have such a home that the children love to be there and are content to learn from their parents - I am sorry to say that this is not always the case. It is a huge committment (on the part of the parents)of dying to self in order to acheive that goal.

When people ask me what is thehardest part about homeschooling - I know they expect me to say something like algebra or chemistry - but those things are easy. It is the giving up (by the mom) of one's own desires and pleasures that is the really hard part. (**which, btw, I don't begrudge and most of my desires are for my family - but it can be hard at times.)Blessings,Patti

My son is marrying a wonderful girl who has dedicated her life to serving her family and church.

I finally understand the bride price. Her father is making a big sacrifice giving her up, she has benefited him hugely. I'm not thinking about the emotional loss (which is substantial), but she serves him and her family and helps him hugely in his role as deacon in the church!

And believe me, the families that she serves without pay, cleaning, being mother's helper, even helping to homeschool some of the children are really going to miss her! I'm praying for the younger ladies who will fill her shoes.Meanwhile, I feel immensley blessed to be gaining such a daughter and wife for my son.

I live at home while attending college, and if things go according to the way my beau and I have talked about, I will still live at home until we get married so as to be able to save as much money for our future family as I can.

That was such a fun one! A little different than some of her others! I found a quote in a Beany Malone book recently about children and how they wanted to wait to be married so being pregnant would not be a tragedy. How times change so fast!

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Photography

Photography is an important part of life at my house. Photos that appear here are taken by Giles, by the Composer, and by me. Giles is a real, paid photographer, and he uses a Sony Alpha. Most of the photography prior to September 2008 is his. Since then I have done most of the shooting and I use a Konica Minolta. Additionally, the Composer offers me nice shots on occasion, often from his little Canon point and shoot. I've given up trying to note who's done what. Thanks for your interest!